Terbinext 500mg Tablet

Brand Name Terbinext 500mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Terbinafine (500mg)

Strength 500mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 7 Tablet(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antifungal

SubCategory

anti-fungal

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Ethinext Pharma

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Ethinext Pharma, B-407 – Imperial Heights, Opp. Big Bazzar, 150ft Ring Road, Rajkot – 360005 (Gujarat, India).
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    Medical Description of Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    Terbinext 500mg Tablet contains Terbinafine (500mg) used to treat fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis) and Onychomycosis. Mainly this fungal infection targets skin and nails. Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by killing the fungi which are responsible for infections.


    Terbinext 500mg Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis) and Onychomycosis.


    Terbinext 500mg Tablet Benefits

    Fungal infections

    It is also called mycosis. The infection can affect several parts of the body and the common fungal infections are athlete’s foot, josh itch, ringworm, yeast infection and onychomycosis. Symptoms include skin darkening, peeling rashes, small lump, deformed toenail, itching or vaginal discharge.

    Tinea versicolor

    It is also called pityriasis Versicolor. It is a fungal infection that causes discolored patches on the skin. It is caused by Malassezia. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection.

    Tinea pedis

    It is also called an athlete’s foot this fungal infection usually occurs between the toes. It is caused by dermatophyte and trichophyton rubum. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection.

    Tinea corporis

    It is a fungal infection that usually occurs in the skin, scalp, groin, palm and soles. It is caused by a dermatophyte. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection.

    Tinea cruris

    It is also called a jock itch. It is a fungal infection that occurs in the genitals, inner thighs, and buttocks. This drug is used to treat this fungal infection.

    Cutaneous candidiasis

    It is a fungal infection that occurs in nails and skin. It is caused by Candida albicans. This soap is used to treat this fungal infection.

    Onychomycosis

    Terbinext 500mg Tablet (Terbinafine) is used to treat Onychomycosis (fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails) leads to developing nail discoloration, crumbly, ragged nails, etc.


    Terbinext 500mg Tablet Indication

    The Terbinext 500mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm infection (Tinea corporis) and Onychomycosis


    Mechanism of action of Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    Terbinext 500mg Tablet contains Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.


    How Terbinext 500mg Tablet works

    Terbinext 500mg Tablet contains Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.


    Terbinext 500mg Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Terbinext 500mg Tablet.
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having acute or chronic liver diseases.


    Terbinext 500mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Headache
    • Diarrhea
    • Dyspepsia
    • Taste disturbances
    • Elevated liver function test
    • Visual disturbances
    • Vertigo
    • Thrombocytopenia


    FAQs for Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    • Can Terbinext 500mg Tablet be safe for use in patients with liver diseases?

    Oral intake of terbinafine tablets is not recommended in patients who are having a history of chronic or acute liver diseases because the use of medicine is metabolized by liver enzymes which result in increased side effects and toxicity. Kindly inform your doctor if you have liver diseases before initiating the treatment.

    • Can I drink tea or coffee while taking the Terbinext 500mg Tablet?

    You should be cautious while you are drinking tea or coffee along with terbinafine tablet because the use of this medicine may decrease the metabolic rate of caffeine by 19% and this leads to an increase in the level of caffeine in your blood and you may experience side effects like headache, increased heartbeat, jitteriness and restlessness

    • How long do I need to take the Terbinext 500mg Tablet?

    The dose and duration of the medicine spend upon the severity and type of infection. It may take 2-4 weeks to cure Tiena pedis, Tinea corporis and Tinea cruris. And for fungal infection, if nails it may take 6-12 weeks.


    Precautions and general warning of Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    The use of alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Breast Feeding

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Kidney Problem

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    Terbinext 500mg Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Terbinext 500mg Tablet in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Terbinext 500mg Tablet in children

    It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 4 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Terbinext 500mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Terbinext 500mg Tablets should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Kindly discontinue the treatment if you have liver diseases, neutropenia and skin rash.
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having renal and liver impairment.
    • The use of this medicine may cause thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic uremic syndrome and lead to death.
    • Skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and drug reaction with eosinophilia were reported.


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You are using any concomitant medication


    General instructions

    Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of fungi by destroying the cell membrane this helps to treat skin infection.


    Drug Interaction of Terbinext 500mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Saccharomyces boulardii

    Use alternative drugs because the use of terbinafine decreases the effect of saccharomyces boulardii by unspecified interaction mechanisms.

    Amiodarone

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of amiodarone will increase the effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme metabolism.

    Rifampin

    It is a first-line antitubercular drug used to treat tuberculosis. Terbinext 500mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of rifampin.

    Cimetidine

    It is an H2 receptor blocker used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), etc. Terbinext 500mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of cimetidine.

    Leflunomide

    It is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). Terbinext 500mg Tablet (Terbinafine) alters the action of leflunomide.

    Drug-Food Interaction

    The use of this medicine may decrease the clearance of caffeine by 19% to 21%.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Liver diseases

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of terbinafine may cause chronic or acute liver diseases such as hepatotoxicity, cholestatic hepatitis and liver failure.

    Neutropenia

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with neutropenia because the use of this medicine may cause severe neutropenia.

    Depression

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with depression because the use of this medicine may produce depressive symptoms.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Terbinext 500mg Tablet contains Terbinafine 500mg used to treat fungal infections such as Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Skin,Nails.
    • Terbinafine is an Allylamine antifungal drug, results in inhibiting the production of certain vital components (required for cell membrane formation, helpful for fungal growth). Then it eradicates the fungal infection.